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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 866.20 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 866.20 and 351.70 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 866.20 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/866.20 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 866.20 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 304,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,642.54/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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